BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in Mountain Brook for 2 days! Join us!

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in Mountain Brook for 2 days! Join us!

pretty-pleaseMake sure you follow our website —  we post articles on interesting things…as well as sales! 

**MAKE NOTE! TWO DAYS ONLY!!!  FRIDAY AND SATURAY! Woot!

Join us in Mountain Brook for a 2 day sale! Classic is how I would describe this sale.  **The house is ALSO for sale!  Flyers will be available at the tent!

Fri/Sat

3109 Woodclift Circle

Mountain Brook, AL 35243

10-3pm Fri May 6

9-3pm Sat May 7

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

SOLD OUT! –BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in Mt. OLIVE for 3 days! Join us!

SOLD OUT! –BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in Mt. OLIVE for 3 days! Join us!

cool catsWell.  This is just a neat sale all around.  An old farmhouse of sorts (even though it’s brick– humor me here).  There’s an old creepy barn out back —  who knows WHAT in the world is out there…… I tried to take as many pictures as possible but something touched my leg and I ran. RAN I tell you. :::gulp:::::

Join us for a 3 day sale in sweet little Mt. Olive.

*5450 Rosemary Road, Mt Olive, AL

***Park in YARD of house —   not on ROSEMARY ROAD!

Thurs/Fri/Sat 

10-2pm Thursday April 28

10-2pm Friday April 29

ALL MUST GO!  Some uber cool things in here.  Completely.

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If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

WE accept CASH, CHECKS ($30 returned bank fee), Plastic (Debit/Credit) – additional 3% fee on all credit cards.  You can choose how to pay.  

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

Royal Tettau, Annette – Bavaria Germany

Royal Tettau, Annette – Bavaria Germany

IMG_3739China, like art, is a very personal taste.   Royal Tettau, Annette is a very good choice in my opinion because it lets you mix and match with other more colorful patterns.  Annette comes in a gold rim or a platinum rim.  It’s a good base for china collectors who actually use their porcelain treasures to entertain.  Take me away Doris Day! ::::twirling::::::

I tend to find this type china in homes where people were in the armed forces and spent time in Europe during WWII.

Royal Tettau Annette at Replacements.com 

A history of sorts on Royal Tettau 

Bavaria Germany 

 

 

Re-using a painted canvas

Re-using a painted canvas

787b0389d6bf9c7fc727fc0ef0c78d3aI have many friends who are professional artists.  Canvases can become expensive especially if you are painting larger pieces of art.   Many artists frequent estate sales, thrift shops, garage sales, etc and buy painted canvases of an unfortunate looking nature (ugly as mud).  They reuse these canvases – easy peasy.

GESSO is a substance that you can buy or make.  It’s much like thick primer white painte.  You just take a brush or roller and paint over the old canvas and voila’!  A blank canvas to create your master piece!

Here’s an instructional video — just one of many out there. <<< VIDEO>>>>

Here’s how to make your own Gesso at home  <<<GESSO AT HOME>>>>  google it as well — tons of videos out there!

Now go paint!

Hairpin Legs

Hairpin Legs

FullSizeRender (3)When you hear this term ‘hairpin legs’ what comes to mind?  And no …not my legs!  he he he  Most think of mid-century furniture.  I think of my aunt and uncles home —  where hairpin legs ruled.   Interestingly enough I didn’t care for the style much — and even now I only like it on certain pieces; like the one above for example.

Hairpin legs were actually created by Henry P. Glass in 1941.  Taken from the website Mad for Mid-Century (great resource by the way).

The history of hairpin legs starts with them being invented by Henry P. Glass in 1941. Hairpin legs were a true war-time invention; their design limited the amount of material needed while keeping the strength of traditional legs. A true form meets function story.

Glass talked about the history of his hairpin legs in an interview:

[Russel Wright] liked my work and when, in 1941, he launched his campaign “American-Way,” he honored me with an important assignment, to design a complete line of wrought iron furniture. I created a rather startling group of tables, chairs, sofas, etc., which commanded immediate and favorable attention in the trade press, particularly Home Furnishings Daily. Its editor-in-chief, Alfred Auerbach, coined the name “Hairpin Group” because of the shape of the steel wire legs. It was a great success, mainly in the media. I don’t know how much of this furniture was actually sold in stores. It certainly created a trend. Countless furniture pieces of all kinds were put on hairpin legs for several years. Samples of this group are in the collection of several museums, such as the College for Applied Arts in Vienna and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Here are some more examples of hairpin leg furniture pieces.  You can buy hairpin legs and add to new pieces as well. Enjoy your finds at estate sales! #EstateSalesRock

SOLD OUT! BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in HOOVER — again! Join us!

SOLD OUT! BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in HOOVER — again! Join us!

pug (1)Hoover it is!!!  Join us for a 3 day sale!  All MUST GO!

*Don’t miss us! Because we’ll miss you!  Make sure you follow us on our website at BhamEstateSales.com then on the right side of the page you’ll put in your email address then click follow us!  We’re not just about sales! We post articles too on some interesting finds at estate sales! Woot!

Thurs Fri Sat

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**Chk back for info on the car & firearm

April 21, 22, 23

10-3pm Thurs April 21

10-3pm Fri April 22

9-3pm Sat April 23

2074 Crosscrest Drive

Hoover AL 35244

The urge to say HOO HOO HOOOOVER is overwhelming for me at times.  Hoo Hoo.

If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED – CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY (3% added for all cards)

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

 

 

Collection Dog Figurines

Collection Dog Figurines

IMG_3648Everyone has ‘their thing’.  Collections that is.   My collections are hard wired. I love sailboat/ ship models, dog figurines, and flying pigs.  Don’t judge.  Just ask my husband about my shoe collection.  When we first began dating — and he eventually peeked into my closet —-  I remember watching him as he opened the door and sort of stumbled back a bit.  His eyes opened wider and his mouth dropped to his chest.  I stood there blinking wondering what in the world he was gawking at.  Softly he muttered –  ‘I’ve never seen so many shoes in my life!’   I stood there blinking even faster as a pout emerged…….  Huh?  I stated gently –  ‘I’m a girl — I must have choices.’  Point made.  Ahem.

Back to my story here.  I adore dog figurines.   For me adding something to my collection isn’t about the label or brand – which isn’t the case for many.  For me it’s what strikes my fancy.  It can have a broken ear —  which makes me wrinkle my nose and think ‘ahhh — he just needs love and to be repaired’. No ryhme or reason here.  Which my husband will attest to readily.     It’s not that it’s a Royal Doulton or Made in Occupied Japan, or whatever…it’s just what makes me happy.  That’s what true collecting is about.  What floats your boat!  However, there’s also the element into identifying these collections that we take into our lives and homes (much to a spouses chagrin at times — hehehe).   Even a broken figurine (which I’ll tell you how to repair such) has character.  Perfect is quite boring sometimes.  I bond with my little fellas.

More commonly seen are Staffordshire Dogs .  Royal Doulton is another well known collectible for many things.  There are many more as you well know.

Identifying American Pottery Dogs

Doulton values at Replacements.com

Collectors Weekly is a WONDERFUL way to familiarize yourself with who made what

To REPAIR your treasures — here are a few helpful sites.  I use fingernail polish (it’s glazed and works much like cermaric paint.)

Collections are obtained to surround yourself with things that make you happy, inspire you.  Your home is like a nest.  Put in it things (and people) that bring pleasure.

Birmingham Estate Sales is in Trussville for 3 days! Join us!

Birmingham Estate Sales is in Trussville for 3 days! Join us!

happpy happy happyHappy Happy Happy are we! Pollen and all! (we’ve got tissues for those allergy sufferers!)

*Don’t miss us! Because we’ll miss you!  Make sure you follow us on our website at BhamEstateSales.com then on the right side of the page you’ll put in your email address then click follow us!  We’re not just about sales! We post articles too on some interesting finds at estate sales! Woot!

Join us for a 3 day sale in Trussville!  Make sure you grab lunch at the Three Eared Bunny! Darling little cafe and soda shop in downtown Trussville.  Great pimento cheese! Yum!

Thurs Fri Sat

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10-2pm Thursday

10-2pm Friday

9-3pm Saturday 

6432 Ziklag Circle

Birmingham AL 35235 

If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED – CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY (3% added for all cards)

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in CRESTWOOD for 2 days!

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in CRESTWOOD for 2 days!

small sale little girlThis is a ‘small’ sale.   However, there are some cool things. Look at that cocktail sofa! Think Austin Powers and martinis!  Normal is boring and this sofa is not boring! Check out Urban Suburban Antiques while you’re in Crestwood too.  And THEN grab a bagel and coffee at Crestwood Coffee!  What a fun time for all!

2 days of a small sale!

Fri Sat

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10-12pm Fri April 1 (this is no joke mind you!)

9-11am – Sat April 2 (I’ll have a vanilla latte please!)

5724 9th Ave S

Birmingham AL 35212 

**added bonus — you get to see a really vintage house!  Already sold though…so….well..it’s still cool!

If you are new to attending a Birmingham Estate Sale, please read below ‘carefully’.  Woot!

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED – CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY (3% added for all cards)

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.

The term ‘Woot’ is a happy word.  And used frequently in our ads.  Because we can.

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in BESSEMER for 3 days! Join us!

BIRMINGHAM ESTATE SALES is in BESSEMER for 3 days! Join us!

talking aboutOne uber cool thing about Bessemer — is The Bright Star —  I recommend you come to the sale and then go EAT THERE! Holy Smacks!

*Don’t miss us! Because we’ll miss you!  Make sure you follow us on our website at BhamEstateSales.com then on the right side of the page you’ll put in your email address then click follow us!  We’re not just about sales! We post articles too on some interesting finds at estate sales! Woot!

I love what I do – completely.  I enjoy meeting our clients and seeing our customers.  Of course many of our sales involves the death of a loved one — it’s also a discovery of a life lived well.  This sweet lady traveled the world!  Come join us in the home of Mary Elizabeth Knight.  What a cool lady.

In addition to the estate sale, the house is also for sale. Contact Realtor Jeff Davis at 205-587-7459 at ReMax Southern Homes.

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Thurs Fri Sat

10-2pm Thurs April 14

10-2pm Fri April 15

9-3pm Sat April 16 

1821 Brandon Way

Besssemer AL 35022

#BhamEstateSales

You know the drill.

_____________________________________________________

Please READ BELOW:

** ALL SALES ARE FINAL!***  It’s up to YOU to plug something in, try it out, etc.  This is not kindergarten friends. (Although I really did love kindergarten.  Just sayin’)

NO PRESALES over the PHONE unless OTHERWISE STATED:

HOW TO SHOP THIS SALE:

*Keep our sales orderly! Do not ‘dump’ items out of things, if you move something put it back!

BE RESPECTFUL to one another — it’s just ‘stuff’.  No need to be ugly or rude to another customer. If we feel you continue to have aggressive behavior or don’t use your ‘MANNERS’ we will ask you to leave.

All LARGE items are priced, and smaller ones of significant monetary value.  All smaller items are priced in a ‘group’ pricing.  Make a stack of all items at check out and we will give you a price on your group of items.  Happy Treasure Hunting! Woot Woot!

**Parking — Can only park on ONE side of the street ONLY!  Park on side of street that house is located on.  Do not block driveways or mailboxes please.  Thanks!

ALL SALES FINAL

NO CHECKS ACCEPTED – CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT ONLY (3% added for all cards)

*Because of the many people who attend our sales, questions re: individual items are very hard to answer —- just come to the sale!

We accept CASH/CREDIT – Debit run as credit (add 3% on all cards)

Come prepared to take your items home SAME DAY.

For insurance purposes, staff members are not able to carry heavy/large items for you.

You must arrange for your own people to carry/load/deliver your items.

We price ‘to sell’ first day and throughout the length of the sale.

We have the ‘right’ to go through any bags you bring into the sale.

Birmingham Estate Sales is not responsible for accidents nor is the home owner. You enter at your own risk, and in doing this, we have no liability for injury or damage to your or any items on you.

**Children must remain with parents at ALL times. We will tag those small people, give them a puppy a double esspresso and send them on their way!

Bring bags/totes/boxes/newspapers for wrapping —  to help with your items.  We do not provide these.

If we SELL OUT of items before end of sale time, we will close the sale down early.

We APPRECIATE our customers – and thank you for coming to our estate sales!
Please note – owners may remove items that were originally to be part of the sale for whatever reason.  We apologize if this happens.  We know you come for certain items.  We try our best to make sure we are as accurate as possible with our photos and advertising.